Hinduism

Ardha Matsyendrasana asana is also known as the Spine Twisting Asana. It is one of the essential poses which make the body healthy and fine. It is a basic pose which should be done by everyone, if their body is capable to do it. If done correctly it becomes a value addition in your day-to-day life. It may seem hard at the first attempt but you can do it in stages. By doing it in stages the asana proves to be very easy and simple. The twist in the asana is a blessing for the adrenal glands... Read Full Story

Prambanan temple is incredibly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reigns of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as high as 47 feet (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the establishment of this temple has fulfilled the desire maker, shows the triumph of Hinduism in Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of the area that is now a beautiful park. There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple... Read Full Story

Rock cut Shiva Temple is located at a corner in the Tiger's Cave complex, near Chennai , India. Tiger's Cave is located at a village named Saluvankuppam on East Coast Road ( ECR ) between the cities Chenni and Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, India. The distance of Tiger's cave is 5 km from Mamallapuram and around 52 km from Chennai. Similar to Tiger's cave and other sculptures in the nearby Mamallapuram city, the rock cut Shiva temple was also built during Pallava era sometime between 7th century... Read Full Story

We are definitely a global society. And the evolution of the global marketplace has created a fusion of cultures that didn't exist 20 years ago. While most Americans grouse at the prospect of receiving tech support from a land half way around the world, India is here to stay. The success of Slumdog Millionaire certainly emphasized just how influential and pervasive Indian culture has become. For those of us in the software field, this has been a reality for more than ten years. And while the... Read Full Story

Lord Venkateshwara Temple, Birmingham, United Kingdom Malibu Hindu Temple, Malibu, California, United States Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, United States Lord Vishnu Temple, Angkor, Cambodia - The largest temple of the world, raised during the reign of Suryavarman - II in 12th century, is, in fact, located in Angkor, a major archaeological site of Cambodia. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is also one of the two temples intact in Angkor, Cambodia. The other is a Buddhist... Read Full Story

Kovalam village, which is located on the East Coast Road ( ECR ) between Chennai and Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, India, is famous for its beach. A lot of people who travel to Chennai would have visited this beach. However, most of the people including the locals are not aware of the ancient temple located in this village. If you travel around 300 meters from Kovalam beach towards East Coast Road, you can find the small ancient temple of Lord Kailasanathar (Shiva). It is slightly difficult... Read Full Story

That is also total.  This is also total.  From  that totality this totality comes. Even after that it is in total. ie:infinity. Let the peace be there in the three world. Even though the world is looking like total it is in lesser totality than the soul itself. In mathematics if anything is taken away from one it will have reduced volume or size etc.,but in God this theory is not applicable.   Everything is coming out from Him but He is total and permanent. For example if a teacher is... Read Full Story

Hinduism is an ancient religion.Hinduism is often referred to as Sanātana Dharma, a Sanskrit phrase meaning "the eternal law". Hinduism is the predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent. Other countries with large Hindu populations can be found across southern Asia. A Hindu temple or Mandir is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism. It can be a separate structure or a part of a building. A picture of most temples is the presence of murtis (images) of the Hindu deity to whom the... Read Full Story

Home Reno News.Net Thursday 22nd October, 2009 (ANI) Nevada (US), Oct 22 : Oscar nominated helmer David Lynch frequently tweets verses from ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita. Here are some examples of Lynch’s tweets: “You have control over action alone, never over its fruits. Live not for the fruits of action, nor attach yourself to inaction”, “These bodies come to an end; But that vast embodied Self is ageless, fathomless, eternal”. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has... Read Full Story

O ne of the most popular and useful articles on the Atma Jyoti website is the Brief Sanskrit Glossary . As Sanskrit terminology is at the heart of the spiritual tradition of India, newcomers (and veterans) to the study of the Bhagavad Gita , Upanishads , Yoga Sutras , and writings of the saints will find this tool helpful in understanding the richness of these sacred writings. We have now updated the Brief Sanskrit Glossary, improving existing definitions, and adding dozens more. Visit... Read Full Story